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1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe

The Sports Coupe featured bucket seats and sporty styling, previewing the performance potential of Ford's new mid-size platform.
2A47Q146247
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V
Engine
Sports Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 47 Fairlane 500
Engine Code Q 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V, High Performance)
Serial Number 146247 Production #146247

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body StyleSports Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V, High Performance)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower375 HP
Compression Ratio10.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairlane)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.9
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear38.4
Length197.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase115.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)